Honestly, when the developers at Crystal Dynamics talk about what Lara Croft can do in Tomb Raider: Underworld, they speak so passionately that one gets the impression they've spent one too many late nights staring at Lara's well proportioned figure on a computer screen. And that's exactly the right attitude. The video above notes that Cyrstal Dynamics began development of Lara's abilities by asking what she -- a highly trained woman with nerves of steel -- should be able to do. The list reads like a checklist of things that probably irked you while playing previous installments in the series.
Why can't Lara target more than one enemy? Why can't she just kick that tiger in the face? Why can't she shoot while hanging from a ledge? In Tomb Raider: Underworld, she can, and she does all these things using new motion captured animations. If the developers are to be believed, these animations number somewhere around 2000. Watch the video above and see how many you can spot.
that 'pushing branches out of her way' animation is pretty welcoming. kinda wished most games had that immersion. tired of moving through holographic greenery.
this is the first tomb raider game im looking forward to in years.. i really regret picking up too human instead of the most recent tomb raider game over the weekend; such a bad choice..
if they can make Lara Croft cool again ill be a happy camper..
{ Oct 8th 2008 at 6:30PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ryan @ Oct 8th 2008 6:55PM
that 'pushing branches out of her way' animation is pretty welcoming. kinda wished most games had that immersion. tired of moving through holographic greenery.
HornyGuy @ Oct 8th 2008 7:41PM
Why can't she get naked and fight?
Patius @ Oct 8th 2008 8:01PM
no naked lara, no getting my attention.
(Best hack ever)
Patius @ Oct 8th 2008 8:01PM
That is the best hack hornyguy.
Look it up on Games radar.
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Brett @ Oct 8th 2008 8:02PM
I don't know if it's me but the graphics looked much better in this video, specifically her character model wasnt so edgy.
I hope it turns out well like Uncharted.
Patius @ Oct 8th 2008 8:02PM
Woah! Double. Sorry guys.
dylan @ Oct 8th 2008 8:41PM
you guys seriously need to update the upcoming games sidebar...
Chroma @ Oct 8th 2008 10:07PM
No! I have a small bet going to see if it gets updated before fable 2's release.
I say no.
CABALLOTE @ Oct 8th 2008 8:49PM
Nice. Getting this one too.
RedSonRising @ Oct 9th 2008 5:09AM
this is the first tomb raider game im looking forward to in years.. i really regret picking up too human instead of the most recent tomb raider game over the weekend; such a bad choice..
if they can make Lara Croft cool again ill be a happy camper..